Work experience
If you're thinking about a legal career, there's no better way to gain an insight than a work experience placement, and you won't do better than a placement with Russell Jones & Walker, a national top 100 law firm with a great reputation.
We offer work experience placements for students wanting a taster of work in the legal world.
We have offices in Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, and London, which offer a great insight into the legal profession.
During the work experience, which usually is spent over 1-2 weeks, you will have the opportunity to assist lawyers in different practice areas, each handling a range of work types. You will gain experience of law in practice. For example, you could get involved in any of the following:
- negotiating transactions and drafting documents
- attending courts and meetings
- liaising with clients
If you wish to apply please send your CV and a covering letter or email indicating:
2. preferred areas of work
3. your relevant skills and experience
4. the preferred office you would like the work experience in
Work experience is usually over periods of 1-2 weeks.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in our firm and in those areas where we have influence. We will treat everyone equally regardless of their gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability.